Question

When tightening a bolt, you push perpendicularly on a wrench with a force of 165 N at a distance of 0.140 m from the center of the bolt. How much torque are you exerting in Nm (relative to the center of the bolt)?

Answer 1

To calculate the torque exerted, you need to multiply the force by the distance from the center of the bolt at which the force is applied.

Torque (τ) = Force (F) x Distance (r)

Torque = 165 N x 0.140 m
Torque = 23.1 Nm

Therefore, you are exerting a torque of 23.1 Nm relative to the center of the bolt.